This is a sponsored post by Wellstar Medical Group, but the thoughts and opinions are my own!
If you don’t have a life-threatening problem you are last to be seen. I expected that when I went to the ER but I went to a new one outside of my county and I was seen in 3 hours flat. Fastest ER Department I have ever been to in my life and trust me I have seen the ER quite a few times between myself and kids. Here is what I have learned about emergencies over the years……
- Many clinics can diagnose you to if you are low income or don’t have the funds. Don’t think that clinics are just for the poor they are for everyone and if you don’t have any money go to one.
- Do not look up anything on MD or you will be diagnosing yourself to death….or something close to it. Read up on your symptoms but don’t become obsessed
- Befriend an RN nurse 9 times out of 10 they can tell you exactly what’s wrong if you tell them your symptoms that way you won’t panic as much
- Make the ER your last resort….A lot of people were mad at me when my son had puss coming out of his eyes 3 years ago. I asked my RN friend and she thought it was pink eye. I had never been around it before so I was scared because when I tell you globs of stuff was coming out of his eyes…..it was globs of stuff. I took him to the ER at 9pm that night. A lot of people told me that I was wrong for doing that and I could have waited until the next day. Now that I know for sure what Pink Eye consists of I won’t be so pressed to rush him to the ER and I can wait to take him the next day to his Dr. to get meds.
- You know your body……trust it. If something is wrong something is wrong.
- Take the time to find a local doctor. Ask around to friends and family. If you have time to binge-watch Netflix you have time to find a doctor that will make sure you are as healthy as possible
Find a trusted Doctor that you can trust and that will work with you. WellStar Medical Group ENT is the place for that. They are an experienced and dedicated group of board-certified physicians working together to provide the highest quality ear, nose, throat, allergy, hearing, voice, sleep, facial cosmetic, and sinus healthcare in the communities of Atlanta, Alpharetta, Roswell, and Cumming.
If you are having ear problems you may want to see VIVEK GURUDUTT, M.D.
In addition to general otolaryngology, sinus surgery, and sleep apnea surgery, Dr. Gurudutt utilizes office ultrasound in the evaluation of patients with head and neck disease including thyroid nodules. He has helped educate physicians by co-directing a course teaching surgeons the proper technique for certification in using ultrasound in the head and neck. Before practicing in the Atlanta area, he spent several years in academics at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. While in New York, Dr. Gurudutt educated medical students, residents, and fellows in the intricacies of head and neck cancer surgery and general otolaryngology. He was part of the World Trade Center Program in providing care for police officers and firemen affected by 9/11. In addition to treating cancer patients, he directed the treatment of Salivary Diseases for the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. He has lectured in national conferences from techniques of minimally invasive procedures in salivary surgery to the treatment of thyroid disease. He has published numerous articles and book chapters in head and neck cancer treatment, management of the emergent airway, skin cancer, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and head and neck reconstruction.
What are some tips that you can give for finding the right doctor in your area? How do you know when you have found the right one? What are some key points that the Dr. must have in order for you to make them your primary doctor?
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